Banshee Name for Bluetick Coonhound

A name that perfectly describes the loud, chaotic, and joyful noise a Bluetick can create. Between their deep, booming 'bawl mouth' on the trail and their tendency to be mischievous and stubborn at home, a Bluetick is more than capable of causing a ruckus. This name lovingly pokes fun at their vocal nature and their sometimes-troublemaking intelligence. It’s a name for a dog with a big personality and an even bigger voice.

A late 18th-century word of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of 'ruction' and 'rumpus.' It means 'a disturbance or commotion.'

This name refers to the Doppler effect, the change in frequency of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source. It’s a nerdy and funny way to describe the experience of listening to a Bluetick's bay as it runs through the woods. The pitch of its howl changes as it runs towards you and then away from you, giving the hunter auditory clues to its location and direction. It also fits their speedy nature when chasing quarry.

Named after the Austrian physicist Christian Doppler, who described the phenomenon in 1842. The Doppler effect is a key concept in physics and astronomy.

A straightforward and funny name that gets right to the point of one of the breed's most prominent features: its voice. Blueticks are famous for their loud, long, drawn-out howls and bays. 'Howler' is a humorous, slightly exaggerated title for a dog that loves to sing the song of its people, often at top volume. It’s a name that acknowledges and celebrates their vocal nature, whether they are on a trail or just announcing the arrival of the mailman.

From the verb 'howl,' meaning to produce a long, loud, wailing cry. A 'howler' is one who howls, like a howler monkey.

A form of singing that involves repeated and rapid changes of pitch between the low-pitch chest register and the high-pitch head register. This is a funny and surprisingly accurate description of the complex, rising and falling notes of a Bluetick's bay. 'Yodel' humorously frames their functional hunting call as a form of elaborate, alpine folk music. It captures the unique, undulating quality of their voice, which is far more complex than a simple bark.

From the German 'jodeln,' a form of singing associated with the Alpine regions of Europe. It is characterized by rapid changes in pitch.

A funny and affectionate name that contrasts with the breed's athletic, muscular build. Blueticks, despite their endurance, have a 'perfect balance of energetic and lazy' and love to snooze. 'Dumpling' is a perfect name for the 'hearthside' version of the dog—the one who is a bit of a couch potato, loves to snuggle, and might be prone to gaining a little weight. It’s a term of endearment for a dog that is soft and lovable, despite its tough exterior.

A small savory ball of dough that may be boiled, fried, or baked. The term is often used affectionately for someone or something small, round, and cherished.

A punny and formal title for a dog notorious for 'counter-surfing.' Blueticks are tall enough to easily reach kitchen counters and their powerful noses make any food left out an irresistible temptation. This name humorously elevates this mischievous habit to a noble, knightly pursuit. 'Counter-Sir' frames the dog not as a thief, but as a distinguished gentleman of the counter, a master of his domain. It also plays on their stubborn and intelligent nature.

A playful portmanteau of 'counter-surfing,' the act of a dog stealing food from kitchen counters, and 'Sir,' a formal honorific for a knight.

A name that directly and humorously references the Bluetick's well-documented emotional sensitivity. Owners report that these dogs can 'pout like a kid' when they feel left out or don't get enough attention. This name lovingly teases this dramatic, sensitive side of their personality. It’s a funny acknowledgment of their ability to communicate their feelings with soulful eyes, dramatic sighs, and a dejected posture, despite being such tough and resilient hunters.

From the verb 'pout,' meaning to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sullenness. 'Pouty' is the adjective form.

In Greek mythology, Lyra is the lyre (a stringed instrument) of Orpheus, whose music was so beautiful it could charm animals and even stones. This name beautifully connects two key features of the Bluetick: her 'melodious bay' and her star-dusted coat. 'Lyra' honors the musical, haunting quality of her voice on the hunt. It is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky, linking her again to the nocturnal world where she works and the celestial pattern of her ticking.

The Latin word for 'lyre.' In Greek mythology, it was the instrument of Orpheus. It is also the name of a constellation.